{"id":571238,"date":"2026-07-28T00:21:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T00:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/571238\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T00:21:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T00:21:17","slug":"daniel-odonnell-joins-mayo-party-with-hilarious-reaction-to-historic-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/571238\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniel O&#8217;Donnell joins Mayo party with hilarious reaction to historic win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniel O\u2019Donnell switched allegiances to Mayo on Sunday as he celebrated their All-Ireland victory mid-gig. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than 70 years since their last All-Ireland title, no one could begrudge the red and greens\u2019 victory over reigning champions Kerry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears flowed in Croke Park as Mayo supporters\u2019 and players\u2019 dreams were realised.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/danielodonnell.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel O'Donnell&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-1796421\"  \/>Pic: TikTok\/ Adventure Aaron<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It could have been a historic day for Jack O\u2019Connor\u2019s Kerry who were heading for their 40th title. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was an extra historic day as Mayo lifted the trophy after a 70-plus-year drought. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most of the country were glued to match updates in some form on Sunday, Donegal singer Daniel O\u2019Donnell performed a gig.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kerry-Mayo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1796211\"  \/>Mayo\u2019s Jordan Flynn and Kobe McDonald celebrate with their partners Jessie Brown and Leah Maheady. Pic: D\u00e1ire Brennan\/Sportsfile<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The musician was performing at McCafferty Bar and restaurant in Dungloe, County <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extra.ie\/tag\/donegal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Donegal<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite not being able to watch the football himself, concert-goers kept the 64-year-old updated throughout.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment Daniel learns of Mayo\u2019s victory, the singer begins jumping in delight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/danielodonnell1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1796420\"  \/>Pic: TikTok\/ Adventure Aaron<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clip was shared by TikTok user <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adventureaaron_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Adventure Aaron<\/a>, with many taking to the comments in delight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018GOOD MAN DANIEL,\u2019 one wrote, with another adding: \u2018I think the majority if not all of Ireland are genuinely happy that Mayo finally won Sam.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Congratulations well deserved, enjoy the celebrations.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>  <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@adventureaaron_\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adventureaaron_?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@adventureaaron_<\/a> Daniel O&#8217;Donnell reacting to Mayo winning the All Ireland\ud83e\udd23 \ud83e\udd23 <a title=\"danielodonnell\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/danielodonnell?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">#danielodonnell<\/a> <a title=\"allireland\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/allireland?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">#allireland<\/a> <a title=\"mayo\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/mayo?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">#mayo<\/a> <a title=\"kerry\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kerry?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">#kerry<\/a> <a title=\"funny\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/funny?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">#funny<\/a> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - AdventureAaron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7666872762749979414?refer=embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u266c original sound \u2013 AdventureAaron<\/a>   <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 70 minutes of football saw Mayo crowned champions with the final score 1-20 to 1-17 at Croke Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reacting after, Kerry boss Jack O\u2019Connor branded the <a href=\"https:\/\/extra.ie\/2026\/07\/27\/sport\/gaa\/oconnor-no-excuses-mayo-better-team\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mayo side \u2018hungry\u2019 and \u2018energetic<\/a>.\u2019 <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The football manager detailed some of the ups and downs Kerry players faced throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018That\u2019s why we have a panel,\u2019 he added, \u2018We had to deal with it. But not making excuses.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 65-year-old commented: \u2018Hunger is a great driver. But there was no reason why our men shouldn\u2019t have been hungry. We have an ambitious team that want to win more All-Irelands<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018There was nothing wrong with our hunger against Tyrone and Dublin out here. But no qualms, no excuses. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Mayo were better than us.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Daniel O\u2019Donnell switched allegiances to Mayo on Sunday as he celebrated their All-Ireland victory mid-gig. 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